Any Highly Rated Ancient-Era Novels, 9.5 or Above? Alternate History Is Fine Too 有9.5高分古代小说(架空也行)吗

1. 451 边 Frontier Army: From Claiming a Convict Woman to Unifying the World 边军：从领取罪女开始，一统天下 Yining Will Shineogsun一宁会发光ogsunHistorical1.6M WordsOngoing [Not a good person] [Multiple heroines] [Decisive and ruthless] [Frontier power struggle] [Blood-and-iron scheming] [Alternate history] [Imperfect protagonist] (The protagonist makes mistakes and suffers defeats.) Transmigrating to the frontier isn't a dream of waking up with the world in your hands. It's a struggle to survive with your head on the line. Briquette coal, the Mo Dao, fine steel: in a time of chaos, technologies that can enrich the country and strengthen its army aren't just source 201.8kReads8.6Score25.7kShelves
2. 452 回 Dreaming Back to the Great Tang, Hand in Hand with the Regent 回梦大唐，执手摄政王 Do You Like Cilantro?爱不爱吃香菜Historical542k WordsOngoing This is not a feel-good novel. It is aimed at male readers. Also known as: A Common Doctor in the Tang Dynasty! The way of the physician lies in saving people, treating illnesses, and helping them survive! A minor physician treats individuals; a great physician can heal the world! Yet Shen Yun, a Chinese medicine student who transmigrates to the Zhenguan era, wants nothing but an easy life. He only hopes to become a wandering physician and travel the world. But life is full of twists and tur 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This might be worth a try; it's a historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty. It's not a fast-paced, light-hearted story; the rhythm won't be too slow. Although there's no rating yet, you'll probably have to experience it for yourself to know how it feels. (However, the book's title is a bit problematic and should be changed.) (Original title: The Ordinary Doctor of the Tang Dynasty)

3. 453 京 A Strategy for the Capital: Securing the Realm 京华策：昭定河山 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Historical707k WordsCompleted The score has just been posted and will go up. Read with confidence! I'll put even more care into crafting an even better story from here on! [The female Yama who crawled out of a mountain of corpses in a slave camp will bring down the Nine Heavens] (Tags: Alternate History / No System / Hard-Core Political Intrigue / Epic War / Passionate Female Lead) The day Lin Zhao crawled out of the rotting corpses in the slave camp, she trusted only the blade and spear in her hands. She fought her way th 5Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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   The score hasn't been released yet, but it's already at a high level.

4. 454 逆 Defying Fate as Wei Wu: Becoming a God of War at Jieting 逆命魏武：从街亭开始当战神 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Historical241k WordsCompleted Reborn as Wei Yan, he is branded a traitor from the start! Autumn of the sixth year of Jianxing. The disastrous defeat at Jieting has just happened, and the smoke of battle still hangs in the air. A modern soul opens his eyes to find himself in the body of Wei Yan, a mighty general of the Three Kingdoms! In his hand is a rusty ring-pommeled saber, and behind him stand thirty-seven battered soldiers. Zhuge Liang’s suspicious gaze feels like a thorn in his back, while Yang Yi’s poisonous schemes a 21Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 455 穿 Transmigrating to a Poor Farming Family, I Use My Cooking to Feed Everyone 穿越贫苦农家，我靠厨艺喂胖众人 San Mu Is Not Short a Tree叁木不缺木Ancient Romance583k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into an ancient farming family, Li Qinghe faces a home with bare walls and a family that can neither eat their fill nor stay warm. She has just two things going for her: a modern mind and superb cooking skills. No household intrigue, no destined love interest, just the steady rhythm of life, from the fields to the kitchen, and from the kitchen to the money box. Li Qinghe has a clear goal: focus on making money and lead her whole family to a comfortable life. Love? What’s tha 5.2kReads7.3Score524Shelves
6. 456 全 The All-Powerful Noble Daughter: She Takes on the Court and Wins Everyone's Love 全能异能嫡女：怼遍朝堂被娇宠了 Gave It a Shake, and Got Yao摇了个瑶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing Yun Nuo, a level-ten superpowered survivor of the apocalypse, opened her eyes to find herself the least favored legitimate second daughter of a marquis's household. Her scumbag father was cold, her stepmother cruel, and her legitimate older sister dreamed every day of becoming crown princess. The whole family joined forces to torment her, just waiting for her to fall to her knees and beg for mercy. Yun Nuo smiled. Even the zombie king of the apocalypse had been tricked into calling her Daddy. 3.9kReads6.7Score471Shelves

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   My aunt had been blind for many years, and my cousin was paralyzed and bedridden. Everyone in the household said that the illness was incurable. Yun Nuo took action to treat them, slowly healing my aunt's eyes and helping my cousin stand up again, fulfilling her promise to her family.

7. 457 穿 The Marquis's Daughter Transmigrates to Cultivate Immortality 穿越修仙的侯府千金 Xijian Xun of Tianzi Mountain天子山的西见薰Fantastical Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [No romance, ensemble cast and character growth, slow-burn cultivation. Not a fast-paced power fantasy, so stay away if that's not your thing.] Gu Qingling transmigrated into a cultivation novel, becoming the Marquis's legitimate daughter, a doomed cannon-fodder character whose destined opportunity was stolen at the very start. She had no desire to dominate the path to the Great Dao. Her only wish upon entering the immortal sect was to protect her family and let her elder brother live in peace. 14.2kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
8. 458 乡 A Small Country Courtyard: Raising Kids, Finding Joy Year After Year 乡间小院：养崽度日岁岁欢 Both Dudu and Susu是嘟嘟也是酥酥Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted Su Qinghe was a kind and attentive modern-day orphanage director. One day, she transmigrated to the countryside in ancient times, becoming a woman with no one to rely on. By fate, she met Shen Ci, A Ning, A Nian, and A Tao, who were just as alone and helpless as she was. Five rootless people came together and became a family. There are no contrived melodramas or antagonists making life difficult, just good people all around and warmth at every turn. She cuts fine cloth to make soft undergarments 313Reads6.4Score—Shelves
9. 459 种 Who Starts Farming by Sending Three Piglets as a Gift? 种田谁家男主开局送礼送三只猪崽 Green Robe青裳Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Completed. Dive in without worry! (Farming + No golden finger + Family life + Romance + Building a fortune + Cozy + No awful characters) No System! No pocket dimension!! No golden finger!!! No awful characters!!!! (We’ve said it three times because it’s important. The male lead appears late. The story focuses on building a career, with romance as a side plot x3.) Baihua Cave is a village deep in the mountains, home to nearly a hundred households. Everyone says it’s a poor and remote backwater. S 23.3kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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   🍐🍐A hundred families live in a remote mountain village. The villagers all think it's poor, but Su Ziling sees it as a treasure trove. Looking at the abundant wild produce covering the mountains, she beams with joy and begins to lead her family and the entire village out of poverty and into prosperity.

10. 460 小 The Little Maid Has a Pocket Dimension and Quietly Makes a Fortune 小丫鬟有空间，闷声发大财 Zuo, Who Loves Taro and Braised Lentils爱吃芋艿烧扁豆的昨Ancient Romance609k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Household Intrigue + Minor Golden Finger + Clear-Headed and Independent Heroine + Pocket Dimension] Lin He was all alone. She had just taken the college entrance exam and was still waiting for the results of ten years of hard study when she died unexpectedly. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated into the Great Jing dynasty as a lowly maid registered as a slave. With no rights, family, or friends, she huddled alone in a shabby room at the slave market, waiti 13.3kReads7.0Score979Shelves
11. 461 明 The Son of Heaven 明天子 Famous Sword Manor名剑山庄Historical3.4M WordsCompleted Reborn in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, he finds himself inhabiting the body of an eight-year-old child. But that’s not important. What matters is that he is the crown prince, the heir to the throne! In simple terms, this is the story of an eight-year-old emperor’s rise: seizing the palace, governing the court, bringing peace to the people, quelling internal unrest, recruiting talent, improving agriculture, and developing commerce... Through civil and military accomplishments, he will restore 151Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    There are too many to list, so I'll just post them randomly. The key point is the first one. It's not that the others are bad, but the first one is of exceptionally high quality in Tomato's collection, yet it feels somewhat overlooked? (Note: None of these are light novels; you need to use your brain to read them and feel immersed.)

12. 462 暴 After Beating Up the Villains, She Uses Her Space to Empty the Warehouse 暴打极品后，她带空间搬空了库房 Lone Wolf Jing'er孤狼静儿Ancient Romance610k WordsCompleted [Farming + space + food + medicine + feel-good story + face-slapping] Qiu Yue, an expert in Yuanwu martial arts, got into a car accident on her way to the airport. Her soul transmigrated into the body of the youngest daughter of the elderly Qiu couple. The Qiu family has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and four little grandsons. After transmigrating into the Qiu family and receiving the original host’s memories, Qiu Yue decides to atone on her behalf. The Qiu family is so poor they can’t afford 1.1kReads8.8Score133Shelves

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    This book is incredibly good. The female protagonist, a heroine in an ancient romance novel, transmigrates to ancient times and possesses medical skills, cooking abilities, and martial arts skills. She's not a saintly figure. "Not a Saintly Figure" is now complete! She enters the imperial court as the Grand Tutor, second only to the emperor, and is respected by all. She's ruthless, her actions often resulting in death or serious injury; she's extremely cruel, the kind of story that gets more enjoyable the more you read.

13. 463 穿 Transmigrating to the Early Tang Dynasty to Build a Different Kind of Golden Age 穿越初唐打造另类盛世 Zhe Yuan喆元Historical790k WordsCompleted [On the Bloody Night at Xuanwu Gate, He Crashed Through History in an Off-Road RV] An earthquake in Tibet tore open space and time, sending retired combat engineer Yao Kem in and his vehicle tumbling into the ninth year of Wude. Before Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin’s sword was aimed at the crown prince. The cold gleam of its edge met the roar of the diesel engine as Yao’s vehicle surged forward. As drones skimmed over Chang’an, the lost bronze gears of the Mohists meshed perfectly with the patterns o 302Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical novel even girls love: Beside a crossbow cart, a Tang Dynasty bannerman, wounded by seven arrows, still clutches the crimson flag tightly, refusing to fall. His blood flows down the flagpole, congealing on the ice into winding red lines, like the veins of the earth. "Beat the drums—!" Chai Shao roars, his voice hoarse as if scraping rust. "Continue the charge—!" The ice cracks, arrows rain down, death spreads. But the Mo Dao formation continues its advance. —This grand war scene, with its clash of swords and the tender moments of iron and blood, is captivating even for a girl like me, making me feel like I'm one of them, fighting through the rain of arrows. But nowadays, most system novels and space novels are more fantastical than gods. Facing ancient people wielding broadswords and spears, they use machine guns and tanks, practically using atomic bombs, making war seem like child's play, and rewriting history like a game. Who wants to read that?!

14. 464 团 The Beloved Darling's Thoughts Are Read: The Emperor Sips Tea and Watches the Show Every Day 团宠被读心：皇上天天端着茶看戏 Liu Qi Niao瑬柒袅Ancient Romance583k WordsCompleted Jin Wanguan, the frail and pampered beauty of the capital, falls into the water and loses consciousness. The imperial physician shakes his head: “Prepare for the worst.” The next second, she opens her eyes, and her mind explodes: [The Heavenly Emperor is the worst! He sent me into the household that’ll be executed in three years?! Is this a disaster from the very start?] Her father, Jin Lianzhi, a sinister and powerful court official, anxiously croaks: “Ribbit!” Her mother, Wen Shuyao: ? Her old 348Reads6.5Score113Shelves
15. 465 奋 Striving in the Great Ming 奋斗在大明 Famous Sword Manor名剑山庄Historical3.9M WordsCompleted A man can be a teacher for generations, and a single word can serve as a rule for all under heaven. Two thousand years ago, Confucius was born, illuminating the ages! Two thousand years later, Zhouzi was born, a master for generations! The story of an “observer of the heavens” with a scientific mindset from the future, striving to make his mark during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty! 52Reads8.9Score—Shelves
16. 466 家 Homeland 家园 Wine Addict酒徒Historical2.2M WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui, a young boy from Shanggu in Hebei fled conscription and entered the vast grasslands. There he adopted a silver wolf, which the grassland tribes regarded as a sacred beast. He met Han Chinese people on the plains and learned archery, military strategy, and more from people from the Central Plains who had been stranded there. After offending the nobility, he returned to the Central Plains and joined the campaign against Goguryeo, where he won recognition! 2.6kReads9.2Score375Shelves
17. 467 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 278Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 468 明 The Great Ming’s Worst Emperor 明朝大昏君 A Go-with-the-Flow Writer随遇而安写手Historical2.1M WordsOngoing A modern office drone wakes up to find himself as Zhu Houcong, the heir to the Prince of Xing of the Ming dynasty and the man about to ascend the throne. Powerful enemies surround the empire, while his widowed mother is consumed with worry. How will he put the household in order and stabilize the court, restoring the declining Ming dynasty to its former glory? 350Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This is comparable to a 9.5.

19. 469 豪 A Vicious Dog of the Rich? Just My Sister’s Little Puppy 豪门恶犬？姐姐养的小狗罢了 Sea Salt Ice Cream海盐冰激凌Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Both leads have only ever been with each other + equally strong leads + older woman/younger man + training her puppy + sweet, satisfying romance + face-slapping + a second chance at love + the male lead goes from lover to husband] [Dark, possessive, yandere puppy boy with a sweet exterior and a hidden ruthless streak x cool, glamorous, flirtatious, proud young heiress] Before she was forced into an arranged marriage, Shen Jiayan's parents discovered her secret relationship with Lin Mubai, the S 3.8kReads9.3Score351Shelves

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    Not only does it feature the identity of a CEO, but it also delves into the power struggles and business competition within a wealthy family, with a realistic and grounded setting.

20. 470 汉 A Heart of Loyalty in Han Blood 汉血丹心 Letters from the Passing Years流年书柬Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Across a thousand years, the Milky Way flows over the mortal world; with ink and brush, a poet's words paint the realm. The world is a furnace, iron hooves shattering dreams as beacon fires blaze; the four seas stretch wide, where weapons of war are laid down and jade and silk exchanged. The one who ushers in an age of prosperity for all time bears but a single heart, loyal and true! 20Reads8.5Score—Shelves
21. 471 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 65.5kReads8.9Score5kShelves
22. 472 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A story of power struggles and intrigue, where everyone is highly intelligent and capable of achieving great things.

23. 473 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.8kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves

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    The female lead is a time traveler, doesn't have any special abilities, and is a good-looking character.

24. 474 昏 The Fainthearted Empress: I’m Truly a Loyal Minister of Great Zhou 昏君女帝，我真是大周忠臣 Persevere, but Charge Extra自强不息得加钱Historical647k WordsOngoing [Losing-Dog Empress + Empress Consort as the Main Wife + System-Free Alternate-History Power Fantasy] I serve as a loyal minister in ancient times. The empress is a cute, foolish ruler who has shut herself away and neglects the affairs of state, while the regent consort is actually my fiancée. How can I govern the country well with a foolish ruler, then marry my regent fiancée? As a loyal minister of Great Zhou, I must sideline the empress and use the emperor as a figurehead to command those who 2.2kReads9.0Score170Shelves
25. 475 执 Holding the Song Dynasty 执宋 Dreaming of Ascending to Heaven Long Agoing畴昔梦登天ingHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + One Heroine + Imperial Examinations + Northern Song Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue] After transmigrating to the Northern Song dynasty in the fourth year of the Qingli era, Xu Xiu finds himself facing hellish difficulty from the start. Cast aside by his family and humiliated at school, he uses his wits to turn the tables. All he wanted was to live as a carefree man of means, but he is unexpectedly swept into the currents of history. At Huazhou Academy, he witnesses the creation of 6.9kReads8.9Score836Shelves
26. 476 大 Under Currents in Great Sheng 大晟暗涌 Su Yichen718苏亦辰718Historical583k WordsOngoing An epic tale of political intrigue set in an imaginary ancient dynasty. Spanning seven volumes and a million words, with five POV storylines, it depicts princes vying for the throne, secret wars among powerful clans, and the games of the heart amid flames of war on the frontier. 53Reads—Score101Shelves

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    I've unearthed a well-paced, alternate history novel set in a fictional imperial court. Multiple factions are intricately linked, and the story unfolds from multiple perspectives, revealing the same events from different characters' viewpoints, with information pieced together layer by layer. Conflict doesn't rely on fierce battles, but rather on verbal probing, clues in ledgers, and covert maneuvering. If you read carefully, you'll discover many intricate details.

27. 477 七 Seventh Prince, Your White Moonlight Is Here to Marry You 七皇子，你的白月光找上门要结婚 He Nü Nü禾女女Ancient Romance257k WordsCompleted New book · [Transmigration into a book + spatial dimension + love that grows over time + sweet romance + transmigrated heroine vs. reborn heroine] An agricultural PhD working in an experimental field wakes up as the male lead’s white moonlight. In the book, she rejects her engagement to the male lead and insists on getting involved with the son of a great general. She drinks a potion that leaves her infertile, becomes someone’s moneybag, and drags her whole family down with her as others use the 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It looks good, but it hasn't received a rating yet. I want to recommend it!

28. 478 大 Great Tang: The Princess Is Young, So I'll Seize the Chance to Marry Her 大唐：趁公主小，趁机娶回家 La La Little Pumpkin啦啦小南瓜Historical1.4M WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the sixteenth year of the Zhenguan era and became the second son of the famed dandy, Fang Xuanling. It was hell mode from the start. I was facing an almost inescapable death trap: marrying Princess Gaoyang. Fang Jun had already resigned himself to death. But through some strange twist of fate, Princess Gaoyang turned out to be a bride fraud, and the bride became the gentle and kind Princess Jinyang instead. Fang Jun was overjoyed. Watch as the famous Second Young Master Fang t 23kReads8.5Score2.5kShelves

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    Ancient fiction

29. 479 扬 Promote the Ming 扬明 Ke Jiu柯久Historical3.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming Dynasty, the court grows increasingly corrupt, factions spring up everywhere, and political infighting rages on. Beyond the passes, the Jurchens are ambitious and hungry for power. Zhu Youxiao decides to do something, to save the Ming Dynasty from the brink of collapse and prop up its crumbling foundations! 12.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
30. 480 魂 My Soul Transmigrated into Gao Yang of Northern Qi, and You Call Him a Madman? 魂穿北齐高洋，你管这叫疯子？ Hua Zhanrong花占荣Historical295k WordsOngoing This story takes place in a parallel universe of the Northern Qi dynasty. In history, Gao Yang was wise and mighty in his early years, but became a drunken madman later in life. He was called a combination of a “heroic emperor” and a “beastly ruler.” He never managed to solve the problem of the Xianbei nobility's corruption. But what if his body were now inhabited by a cold-blooded politician with a modern soul and a thorough knowledge of how history would unfold? Madness? That's just my facade, 35Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    💐💐💐 [Highly Recommended Recently Popular Historical Fiction] This book is guaranteed to [amaze everyone]! [Sending hearts] It's a great new book with a very novel theme, a tightly woven plot, and a high level of immersion. I absolutely have to recommend this book!

31. 481 大 The Tang Dynasty's Super Arms Merchant 大唐之超级军火商 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical3.5M WordsCompleted An eighth-grade fitter is reborn in the Tang Dynasty with a tool System. See how the protagonist takes the Tang Dynasty by storm. The Type 54, Type Zhongzheng, and Type 92 heavy machine guns, mortars, steamships, helicopters: he's got it all! Li Shimin says, “Anzhi, how about we...” 44.6kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves
32. 482 女 Your Majesty the Empress, I Really Never Planned to Rebel! 女帝大人，我真没想造反啊！ A Crane Nests on West Mountain西山有栖鹤Historical486k WordsCompleted [A Gentle Everyday Pace] [Not a Power Fantasy] [Alternate Setting] [The Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [Yandere] [Coercion] [Faked Death] My name is Su Nian'an. I was reborn. I'm now the chancellor's son in an Empress novel, a villain destined to be beheaded for treason. I've also awakened a super conquest System. It wants me to win over the future ruthless empress, whom the original owner bullied in the story? It says it will change my fate and let me enjoy wealth and glory, but as the chancell 6.2kReads8.3Score589Shelves

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    Despite its yandere/obsessive protagonist and her pursuit of her love interest trope, this book is surprisingly good. Reading it leaves you with a mix of regret and relief—regret that many female supporting characters weren't included in the romantic storyline, and relief precisely because of this "withdrawal." As a female-dominated novel, the male lead is somewhat weak-willed, but by no means powerless. Even more remarkable is his consistently clear-headedness; carrying memories of his past life, he only wants to avoid excessive emotional entanglements and live a more carefree life in this one. I highly recommend it!

33. 483 敌 Enemy Princess: I Can't Take It Anymore, Princes, Take More Concubines! 敌国公主：受不了，皇子多纳妾吧！ King of Fire火王之王Historical773k WordsCompleted [Harem + Flirting + Struggle for the Throne + Rousing + Political Intrigue + Conquest + No System] Xiao Chen's soul transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing prince. From the start, his older brother frames him, and he ends up sleeping with the enemy kingdom's supposedly hideous princess! But it turns out the princess is a peerless beauty in disguise! His brothers regret it so badly they practically break their third legs slapping them! Forced to marry the princess and exiled to the bitt 3.3kReads8.4Score392Shelves

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    A modern soul is reborn into the body of a useless prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He begins by falling into his brother's trap, becomes entangled with the Princess of Bohai, and after uncovering her disguise, makes a startling statement in court, earning him the title of Prince of Yan. He then travels to Yanyun to recruit soldiers and talents, embarking on his path to revenge.

34. 484 一 A Great Confucian Businessman 一代儒商 Aged Old Liu Xiang陈年老六香Historical221k WordsCompleted Zhao Yingtang A man whose luck always seems to run out transmigrates to the early Song Dynasty and finds himself in the body of a beggar. By a twist of fate, he saves someone, and from then on begins his path to turning his life around. Watch as he builds a fortune from nothing, does business with the emperor, conquers the world of commerce, and makes his mark at court. Establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, secure a future for the people, carry forward the lost teachings of the sages, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this book! The protagonist transmigrates to the early Song Dynasty and possesses the body of a beggar. Through a series of unexpected events, he saves someone and begins his journey of revenge. He's inexplicably saved by a parrot and ends up becoming the emperor's cousin. Because of his gentle and easygoing nature, he aspires to establish an academy and help the emperor build a military academy. He also accompanies the emperor on his journey to the northern border, encountering constant bad luck, but he always manages to overcome adversity!

35. 485 糙 The Rough-Hewn Scholar's Sweet Little Wife 糙秀才的软糯小娇妻 Li Zi Loves Apple Cider Vinegar李子爱喝苹果醋Ancient Romance551k WordsCompleted For Li Qian, an avid reader of old books, transmigrating isn’t unusual. What is unusual is that a woman who’s never been in a relationship now has a “scholar husband.” At their first meeting, Li Qian was moved to tears. The handsome, refined scholar husband she’d been promised was actually a rugged butcher with pig’s blood all over his hands! Li Mo watched his mother’s “capable” “foolish wife” get chased around the courtyard by a chicken, running and bawling the whole way. His expression grew ev 3.5kReads9.2Score404Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing! [A masterpiece of Sparrow Food][A masterpiece of Sparrow Food][A masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

36. 486 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The most captivating aspect of this book lies precisely in its fictional setting. Free from the constraints of official history, the author was able to unleash their creativity, constructing a self-consistent and meticulously crafted world across the four fictional kingdoms of Yanhuang, Yong, Xuanshuang, and Yundian. The nine-tiered layout of Tianque City subtly echoes the imagery of the "Nine Heavens," with each layer, from the outer city to the imperial palace, carrying the power secrets of the dynasty. The geography, climate, and customs of the four kingdoms are distinct, from snowfields to rainforests, from the imperial court to islands—every aspect is meticulously crafted. More importantly, the fictional setting grants the story greater freedom. Here, you can witness the perfect fusion of court intrigue and battlefield conquest, watching the protagonist grow from a down-on-his-luck prince into a powerful ruler, each step grounded in the realities of human nature and the interplay of interests. There are no miraculous encounters, only calculated moves. Within this fictional framework, the author can boldly explore timeless themes such as power, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, without being confined by the historical evaluations of any particular dynasty. This is the charm of alternate history novels—they give you a completely new world, yet allow you to see the most authentic human nature within it. Open "Ascending to the Nine Heavens," and you'll discover that the best alternate history is more convincing than official history.

37. 487 吾 I Am the Crown Prince 吾乃皇太子 The Yellow River Sets Beneath a Round Sun黄河落日圆Historical2.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a deposed crown prince, he plans to stay out of the struggle, earn a little money, marry a wife, and enjoy a carefree life. Alas, the country is in crisis and the court is in turmoil. A deposed crown prince is still a crown prince. How can he hand over this beautiful land to someone else? 331Reads8.6Score111Shelves
38. 488 春 Springtime in Chang’an 春色满唐 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical782k WordsCompleted (Winner of the National Library’s “Explore Ancient Books, See History” writing contest) Zhang Chuanbai is an utterly ordinary young man living in the Tang Dynasty during the Zhenguan era. Because he is good at dreaming, he knows plenty of things from later generations. As Zhang Chuanbai grows into a child prodigy, he discovers that his whole family is made up of main characters. His father: mysterious and a professional pie deliveryman; His mother: whatever she raises gets nice and plump, and sh 4.1kReads9.2Score404Shelves

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    These two are the only two historical novels I can get into with a serious reading style; they're considered quite good by Tomato's standards.

39. 489 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    As a 20-year avid bookworm, I'm tired of the same old soulless, fast-food style books. This shouldn't even be on Tomato's list, it's truly amazing! History buffs should check it out!

40. 490 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 27.4kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves

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    Top-tier power struggle novel, with intelligent main and supporting characters, and a large, satisfying reading experience.

41. 491 嘉 The Jiajing Era? The Perfect Time for an Industrial Revolution 嘉靖朝？不正是工业革命的好时机 Universe's Invincible Terrifying Tyrannosaurus Warrior宇宙无敌恐怖暴龙战士Historical357k WordsOngoing [History + no System + no golden finger + imperial examinations and political intrigue + technological agriculture] Wang Chengwen, who possesses modern knowledge of materials science, transmigrates back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, and just so happens to be the grandson of Wang Yangming, the great hope for the revival of the Wang School. Step by step, he will rise from an unknown commoner to the top scholar, then from an editor at the Hanlin Academy to assistant prefect of Xuzhou, and 13Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes, it's all about using your brain. The author has a PhD in Materials Science and is skilled at research and reading academic papers. The technologies described are all based on existing foundations and can be developed further; the beginning of the Industrial Revolution is also different from our timeline. Historical research references official histories such as the *History of Ming* and the *Veritable Records of Emperor Shizong of Ming*, local chronicles, and biographies of important figures. Feel free to offer any opinions or suggestions; I'm a new part-time author and will reply as soon as I see them. If it gets a lot of readers and the author doesn't cut corners, it's sure to reach a 9-point rating.

42. 492 千 A Thousand-Year Kinship of Bone 千年同骨人 A Pig Trying to Fly企图飞翔的居居Historical205k WordsOngoing I transmigrated a thousand years through time, but not to change history. The end of the Qin, the Han, the flourishing Tang, the crumbling Song… In every era, I lived as the lowliest of ants. The old scar on my collarbone is the mark of reincarnation. The familiar faces by my side are reunions a thousand years in the making. Until one day, I finally understood: I am no passerby. I am returning home. This long cycle of reincarnation exists only so I can finally make peace with every version of 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A wildly popular political intrigue novel! Chen Yue navigates the chaos of the world step by step, never seeking to become king or seize territory, but prioritizing the well-being of the people and winning their hearts. This strategic vision far surpasses other novels!

43. 493 九 The Great Lord of Jiuzhou 九州大领主 The Luo Clan Patriarch洛氏掌门人Eastern Fantasy132k WordsOngoing Luo Ze was once the top salesperson in the Blue Star business world, a man whose discerning eye could spot an opportunity and whose silver tongue could shape the course of events. He moved through circles of wealth and influence, surrounded by big shots, and had never known defeat. A sudden elevator accident sent his consciousness hurtling into another world: the Nine Provinces Continent. Here, dynasties vie for power and factions are deeply entrenched. Even more unsettling, the rising powers he 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is superb, you must save it!

44. 494 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 262.1kReads9.7Score30.8kShelves

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    🌴🌴Here come some beautiful ancient romance novels: 1. Shi Buyu was born smiling. Rumors in the capital said she was a jinx. Sitting by the window, Shi Buyu laughed when she heard this. A jinx? Then she'd better live up to that reputation. 2. One day, she was pestered by Master Xie, who said he had a demon in his heart. Yan Sanhe: She doesn't care about the affairs of the living. Master Xie: They all say I'll die young, so just consider it a pre-determined fate. 3. Jiang Mianmian transmigrated. Her father was cunning and treacherous with a scholarly face, her mother was ruthless with a benevolent face, her eldest brother was seemingly simple but cunning, and her second sister was selfish and sharp-tongued.

45. 495 黑 The Black Phoenix Queen 黑凰后 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted She is a goddess sent from heaven, the eldest princess of the Shen Kingdom. But someone stole her divine fortune, and she was abandoned in the Sacred River. They say she won't live to see her fifteenth birthday. She says, “My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven's. Give me back the fortune you stole, and repay the life you owe me.” She has been a bandit and an empress, and in the end, she ascends to the throne. He says, “In my heart, you matter more than Buddha. All the gods and Buddhas in heaven 3.9kReads8.7Score651Shelves

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    Recommended 🦆 ① The female lead, Li Shenyou, is the eldest princess of the Shen Kingdom. Originally a goddess sent from heaven, her destiny was altered, and she was abandoned in the sacred river, rumored to not live past the age of marriage. However, she firmly believes that "my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens," and rises from a mountain bandit to an empress, eventually ascending to the throne, demonstrating a powerful vitality and fighting spirit. The male lead, Luo Wuliang, is the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. His relationship with Li Shenyou is complex and profound, filled with both mutual attraction and intrigue and suspicion.

46. 496 大 Great Jing: One Shot Stands Supreme 大靖：一枪独尊 Blue and White蓝中白Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [History] [Wulin] [Court Politics] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] Li Yun, a modern mercenary and assassin nicknamed the “Dark God of Slaughter,” transmigrates into the body of a foolish young master from a general’s family, just as he is getting married in the unfamiliar Jing Dynasty. He’s been a fool for ten years, enduring endless ridicule and humiliation. Then he awakens, finally able to vent his frustrations, and shocks the world! Unmatched with a spear, unrivaled beneat 3.5kReads8.3Score281Shelves

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    It's a new book, and the ratings aren't high yet, but it's worth reading!

47. 497 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves
48. 498 宠 The Favored Consort Is Barren? I Was Born into My Mother’s Womb as Her Precious Daughter 宠妃绝嗣？我胎穿做娘的宝贝女儿 Braised Beef Brisket Rice牛腩焗饭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + everyone’s favorite + born in the womb + beloved consort + palace intrigue + feel-good + adorable baby] After transmigrating, Gu Xuan becomes the unborn eldest princess of Great Yan. Her mother is Consort Xie Ziyue, the emperor’s favorite, who had believed she would never have children. Her father is the current ruler, Emperor Han Xianzong. Emperor Han Xianzong and Consort Xie share a deep and devoted love. But after the imperial physicians diagnosed her as unlikely to con 12.8kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! The very first sentence completely captivated me. Oh my god, I immediately added it to my bookshelf. It's an incredibly, unbelievably good novel.

49. 499 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    The first book got a 9.6, The second a 9.5, And the rest got 9.0 Or higher. [Got it]

50. 500 女 The Empress Has Always Been Devoted, Because I Taught Her 女帝始终如一，因为是我教的 Loves Lotus Paste Buns爱吃莲蓉包Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted [The rating just came in, and a synopsis can never do the story justice. Read the novel to find out.] “Sir, what does ‘All under Heaven belongs to the king’ mean?” “It means everything in the world belongs to the emperor.” “Oh...” “Then if I become emperor, everything in the world will be mine, and you, Sir... will naturally be mine too?” “In theory, yes.” Back then, Gu Chang'an thought it was just an innocent joke from a child. Years later, the empress ruled all under Heaven. In the great hall, 1.4kReads8.8Score100Shelves

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    This book, just released, is already rated 9.0 By me. The slice-of-life scenes are exceptionally well-written (it'll make you fall in love and roll around in bed with it!). I love reading about a sweet, loving wife and the mindless, everyday moments.

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